Food for thought, recipes for living. "Its not the years in your life that counts but the life in your years."--Lincoln

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

ONE YEAR OLD TODAY!

There are two people I hold responsible for starting a blog. My husband and my youngest son. They talked me into it as a form of self therapy for my depression. If they thought I was going to make any money out of it, they were so wrong. Blogging was not totally unfamiliar to me, the thought of doing it myself just never occurred to me. After all, I am not a food critic, or a shopping expert. I am not any kind of expert really, but over the years I have been through a lot and I have many things to say. So why not say it in a blog. Hence the name of my blog was born and my ideas... my naked life, hit the internet waves for all to see on March 7, 2011.

Family and friends were the first ones to "follow me" but I learned fast that the best way to get my voice out there was to join Bloghops and Blogfests. My first steps were taken in "Mommy blogland" It seemed to me that all blogs I came across were written by young mothers, which I am most definitely not. Then one day, I stumbled into the A-Z challenge and met a world of writers just like myself. So if you are insecure about blogging or have just started out, and are worried no one will connect with what you write, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! It really does help to know that and THAT is what the Writers Support Group is all about. My advice to you is to get out there, join the A-Z challenge, join groups and blogfests. I have made many friends this year and I have learned a lot about writing. It so happens that this month my birthday falls on the first Wednesday of the month when this group posts about concerns, doubts or just support and encouragement.

So to make a long story short, I want to celebrate with you and the fact that there is a full moon outside, makes this party even more fun. Getting 500 "followers" who I prefer to call my "Muses" (because all of you inspire me in so many ways) would be something that I had never thought possible when I first started this blog one year ago today. Do you want to help me celebrate and join my TROLLFEST? If you do here is how:
For the rest of this month I will leave up a linky tool that you can add your FIRST BLOG POST -- OR A POST THAT TELLS ABOUT YOUR FIRST BLOG POST. You can ADD YOUR LINK OR POST anytime you want as long as it is before April 1st. Link your site on the linky tool TO YOUR VERY FIRST BLOG POST or to a POST THAT TELLS ABOUT HOW AND WHY YOU STARTED BLOGGING.

Here is the the linky tool for you to sign up on, REMEMBER USE THE LINK TO YOUR POST, NOT YOUR BLOG---otherwise we will have trouble finding your post.

Please help me spread the word. Check out the other blogs and please Use my banner!

Now the good part! If I make 500 followers before next month I am going to give away a prize! I will draw one of your names and send you a Norwegian Troll. Look, isn't she cute? She is sitting here just waiting to take a trip! Since she will be traveling so long, I am sending some Norwegian Chocolate with her as well.Winner will be announced in April, lol...not on April Fools day. I am not that mean!

Happy blogoversary. I remember when I looked back on my first blog year, I felt like I'd come so far and done/learned so much in that time too. It really is like a therapy, a surprising support and a learning tool. Thanks for sharing!

Oh, how fun! I love the troll. :D Congratulations and happy birthday to your blog!! I know what you mean about the A-Z Challenge, that was what really kick-started my blogging last year as well. I can't wait for another round.

I'm having some issues putting the button on my blog. I don't know what I am doing wrong other than I am blind. So can you email me instructions? Also I couldn't find my first blog post. Apparently it got deleted or something.. I don't know.. Sometimes I really hate being blind. Anyway if you give me instructions I will have it up and do a post tomorrow. Happy Birthday my friend. Hope you have a wonderful one! You deserve it.

Congratulations!! I have been doing this for over a year and you're right, the challenges and hops are the best way to find and make new friends. I don't even remember what my first post was, LOL. I love yours though. What a terrific intro to the blog world.

You know I didn't even try to celebrate my first bloggerversary (I guess that's not a word but oh, well). Congratulations! And thanks for the complement on my blog. If I forget to come back and join the linky, please remind me. My memory is about 2 seconds long. Always has been.

Did you have any luck with stopping smoking? I never smoked, but my son is having a hard time with stopping too. My big vice is chocolate, and I wouldn't be surprised if my first post was about that, LOL.

Bet it doesn't seem like a year ago! I love the troll and I had to look you up and follow you because I loved your comment on Lady Gwen's blog about breaking the rules - a woman after my own heart, I think! LOL. Linda

Happy One Year Anniversary! Sorry I misunderstood about the link but I have added a new one with my first ever blog (can you delete my first entry?). I like your first blog, even if I was ever so slightly confused lol

Hey Siv. Congrats. Your first post reflects my sentiments so accurately, You been creeping around in my head? Very nice post, bless you girl, Geoff.Oh, by the way, I've joined your challenge, not sure I can get the button working though. I'll try and come back if I struggle too much.